Best John Niland Podcasts (2024)

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Gettysburg gets me going 8:10

4h ago8:10

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🎙️ Comment on this episode at The History Road Trip In this episode of Talk With History, host Scott shares a brief, experimental storytelling segment about the Battle of Gettysburg, highlighting the often-overlooked heroism of Colonel Strong Vincent. Scott reflects on his visit to Gettysburg with Jen, detailing their exploration of the battlefield…

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Why Lafayette is buried next to a mass grave in Paris 30:33

8d ago30:33

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🎙️ Explore the compelling story of the young Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who defied his family and the French court to join the American Revolution. Discover how his passion for liberty led him to become a pivotal figure in both the American and French revolutions. This episode of 'Talk with History' delves into Lafayette's historic j…

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Little Bighorn Lone Survivor 7:51

15d ago7:51

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🎙️ Scott recounts a memorable visit to the Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana. The story unfolds with dramatic recollections from the historic Battle of Little Bighorn, particularly focusing on the lone survivor found on the battlefield. Scott shares the awe-inspiring plains of Montana, unexpected encounters, and a detailed history of the surviv…

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The WW2 Liberation of Saint Mère Église: A D-Day Story 24:29

25d ago24:29

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🎙️ Comment on this episode We dive into Jenn's visit to St Mere Eglise and the dramatic WW2 events of June 5th and 6th, 1944, as paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions secured the French town of Saint Mère Église during D-Day. We explore the challenges faced by the troops, including navigational errors and strong winds, that scatte…

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Olympic History Facts You Never Knew 19:31

30d ago19:31

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🎙️ comment on this episode here We dive into the fascinating history of the Olympic Games, tracing their origins back to ancient Greece in 776 BC. The discussion covers the transformation of the games from a single footrace event to a diverse array of athletic competitions, the significance of the Olympic rings, and the introduction of the torch re…

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Daniel McConnell Is Magnified 50:40

1M ago50:40

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Daniel McConnell is one of Ireland's most respected and forward thinking journalists. Prior to being appointed editor of the Business Post, he was political editor of the Irish Examiner since 2015, and is the recipient of Newsbrands Ireland national journalist of the year and political journalist of the year. He previously worked as group political…

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History of Utah Beach and How it Got it's Name 25:39

1M ago25:39

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🎙️ Comment on this episode This episode of 'Talk With History' delves into the Allied strategies leading up to the D-Day invasion, focusing on the decision to target Normandy over Calais. Hosts Scott and Jen explore key historical insights, recounting the meticulous planning of Operation Overlord and Neptune, Eisenhower's pivotal role, and the exec…

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24 Things that Do Not Define Your Self-Worth 5:09

1M ago5:09

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Life has a habit of creating conditions for our relationship with ourselves. In this short episode John Niland recaps 24 things that do not define our self-worth—even when some of them sound very "worthy" indeed! For lots of useful self-worth resources, see www.SelfWorthAcademy.com You can also follow John on Tiktok: see johnselfworth.…

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REPOST: Winging it with Tommy Bowe 1:06:16

22d ago1:06:16

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This is one of my favourite interviews from last year. I’ve always noticed that rugby players, in particular retired rugby players, have brilliant stories to tell. There’s so much craic and mischief going on behind the scenes in the changing room and when they’re off on tour and then you and I are lucky enough to hear all about it, when a sufficien…

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Bishop Eamon Casey Is Magnified w/Anne Sheridan 40:48

1M ago40:48

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In an investigation conducted by RTÉ, in association with the Irish Mail on Sunday, reporter Anne Sheridan examines the Catholic Church’s handling of allegations against the former Bishop of Galway, Eamonn Casey, who died in 2017. Bishop Casey’s Buried Secrets  includes an interview with one of Bishop Casey’s accusers, his niece, Patricia Donovan. …

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Visiting Normandy American Cemetery: Roosevelts, Niland brothers, and Others 47:09

1M ago47:09

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🎙️ Comment on this episode and chat with the community. We explore the Normandy American Cemetery, commemorating the fallen heroes of World War I and WWII. We highlight personal stories, including Quentin and Theodore Roosevelt III, the Niland Brothers, members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, and more. We share their personal conn…

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My journey of a lifetime - Riding 45,000kms alone from Chile to Alaska 55:42

24d ago55:42

55:42

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a motorbike alone from the bottom of South America to the very top of North America? My guest on this episode did just that. Peter Murtagh, having retired from the Irish Times after decades of doing the work he loved to do, hopped on his motorbike, and spent eight months travelling 45,000 kms alo…

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Kenny Jacobs Is Magnified 56:25

2M ago56:25

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Kenny Jacobs is a hugely successful businessman with a rich and varied career that has brought him from stacking shelves in Dunnes as a teen to heading up the DAA. He graduated from University College Cork in 1997 with a degree in commerce. Having worked with Tesco both here and in England, Jacobs was announced as the CEO of the DAA (Dublin Airport…

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80th Anniversary of D-day at Gold Beach 35:22

2M ago35:22

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🎙️ Join hosts Scott and Jenn as they take you through a vivid recount of D-Day, focusing on the British assault on Gold Beach and the crucial role of Operation Overlord in liberating Europe from Nazi control. The episode features insights into the strategic importance of securing key bridges, the challenges faced by Allied forces, and the emotional…

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Avril Copeland Is Magnified 50:30

2M ago50:30

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Avril Copeland is a remarkable individual who has led an adventurous and multifaceted life. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland (her father is none other than legendary tailor Louis Copeland), Avril played international hockey for Ireland and worked in the country music business in Nashville and developed a passion for adventure racing, where she raced se…

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Jimmy Stewart in the military: Highest ranking actor of all time 39:31

2M ago39:31

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🎙️ Dive into the incredible journey of Jimmy Stewart with hosts Scott and Jenn as they explore his early years in Hollywood, his transition from actor to decorated World War II pilot, and his return to cinematic acclaim. This episode uncovers lesser-known stories about his life, his military service, and his legendary performances, including his fa…

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The Waterford man whose movie made it to Amazon Prime 44:19

1M ago44:19

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In the 12 months since Tony Kelly was on this podcast, his life has completely transformed. The comedy character that he created at a house party over ten years ago, is now the central character in a feature film that has gone global, streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. So Tony is back on the pod to tell me all about how it all happened and whe…

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Lisa Fallon Is reMagnified 1:09:04

2M ago1:09:04

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Currently proving herself to be one of the best pundits in the game at Euro 24, in this edition Matt revisits a conversation he had with one of the most influential Women in World Sport. Lisa Fallon has been a footballer, an analyst, coach, manager and now sits on the FIFA Technical Group and has built a reputation as one of the foremost minds in t…

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Visiting John Wayne's grave to honor his service 41:49

2M ago41:49

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🎙️ We delve into the life and career of Hollywood legend John Wayne. We'll take you from the dusty plains of Wyoming during the filming of 1930's 'The Big Trail,' where a young and determined John Wayne began to carve out his place in cinematic history, to the memorable performance in his final film, 'The Shootist,' where he poignantly confronted h…

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Conor Niland: The Racket - On Tour with Tennis’s Golden Generation 58:12

2M ago58:12

58:12

I am a tennis nut. I have been playing and loving the sport since I was ten years old and continue to love it to this day. So I’m delighted to be joined on this episode by the best tennis player ever to come out of Ireland. Conor Niland played for many years at a professional level, he was coached at the tennis academy run by legendary coach Nick B…

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Conor Niland is Magnified 32:00

2M ago32:00

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Conor Niland, a former Irish professional tennis player, has written a captivating book titled "The Racket: On Tour with Tennis’s Golden Generation – and the other 99%." In this memoir, Niland shares his experiences as part of the 99% of players who travel the globe, hoping to climb the rankings and qualify for Grand Slam tournaments. The book prov…

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Stonewall Jackson: The facts you didn't know 39:59

2M ago39:59

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🎙️ Travel back in time with a vivid account of General Stonewall Jackson's battlefield tactics and leadership during the Civil War, highlighting key moments like the Battles of Bull Run and Antietam. Hosts Scott and Jenn delve into Jackson's earlier life, his contributions, and how he gained his iconic nickname. They also discuss his untimely end a…

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Rena Maycock Is Magnified 57:37

3M ago57:37

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Rena Maycock is a remarkable entrepreneur who wears multiple hats. She founded Cilter Technologies, a startup that develops child protection software for smartphones. Their software detects and blocks cyberbullying, grooming, and self-harm content in user-generated messages and browsers1. Rena is also the CEO of Cilter, leading the charge to make i…

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John Crown - a career spent combatting cancer 55:53

2M ago55:53

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Professor John Crown is one of Ireland’s best-known and accomplished cancer experts. He has spent his entire career trying to improve outcomes for patients and fighting to improve the way Ireland’s health system works, so it was no surprise that, recently, John was crowned with the Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Medicine and Research Award from…

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John Moran Is Magnified 1:21:18

3M ago1:21:18

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Fresh from being elected Mayor of Limerick, this week we revisit Matt's previous conversation with John Moran. Once dubbed Ireland's Mr Austerity, Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor has had a fascinating career, in law, in business, as a senior official in the department of finance during an economic crisis, Chairman of the Land development ag…

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Brendan Ogle - From fighting Thatcher to running for Europe 1:03:38

2M ago1:03:38

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Brendan Ogle is one of Ireland’s best-known activists and trade unionists. Having fought Margaret Thatcher and her plans to privatise the railways in the UK, Brendan returned home to Ireland in the early 90s and has been fighting for workers’ rights and social justice ever since. He has now decided that its time to move from protest to politics, an…

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Anthony Scaramucci Is Magnified 48:44

3M ago48:44

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Anthony Scaramucci is an American financier but he best known for the time he briefly served as the White House Director of Communications from July 21 to July 31, 2017 before being dismissed by President Donald Trump. Scaramucci has also been critical of Trump in the media and voiced support for Joe Biden in the 2020 and 2024 election and is a hug…

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Tony O'Reilly Is Magnified 1:08:55

3M ago1:08:55

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The late Tony O'Reilly was many things to many people. A brilliant rugby player capped by The Lions, a business giant on both sides of the Atlantic, a philathropist, art collector, media mogul and above all one of the most influential figues in recent Irish history. Matt Cooper literally wrote the book on the man so in a special edition of Magnifie…

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Rob Heffernan and Laura O’Mahony are Red Raw 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

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Laura and Rob are from very different worlds. Laura is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known The School and Bridget and Eamon on RTE. Rob is one of Ireland’s most successful Olympians, competing in five different Olympic games, and winning a gold medal at the Moscow World Championships. But together they present a very successful podcast call…

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Conall Laverty Is Magnified 51:31

4M ago51:31

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Conall Laverty is the founder and CEO of Wia, a startup that provides the backend for developers and companies to build Internet of Things (IoT) devices and among his many incredible achievements Conall was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Europe in the technology category. In this week's episode of Magnified Conall tells Matt of getti…

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Niall Boylan – Why I’m leaving radio to run for Europe 1:08:52

3M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

When Niall Boylan joined me here a couple of years ago we had a fascinating conversation about his 30-yearr career in radio, his reputation as a so-called ‘shock jock’, and his incredible life story. But recently Niall decided to put his lifelong radio career on hold so that he can run as a candidate in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming Europ…

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Peter Murtagh Is Magnified 59:56

4M ago59:56

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Peter Murtagh is an award-winning Irish-born journalist and author. He spent almost 40 years working in newspapers, including The Irish Times, the Sunday Tribune, the Sunday Times, The Guardian and is the co-author of The Boss, the ground-breaking book on Charles Haughey. In addition to his journalistic career, Peter Murtagh has embarked on travel …

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The End of John Wilkes Booth at the Garrett Farm 41:27

4M ago41:27

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🎙️ In this episode of Talk With History, hosts Scott and Jen dive into the compelling story of John Wilkes Booth's final days, highlighting the Garrett family's significant but often overlooked role. The narrative begins with a recount of the day Booth was seen at Ford's Theatre and tracks his movements up to his arrival at the Garrett farm, where …

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Tadhg Hickey – can comedy help combat a crisis? 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

A story like Israel’s war on Gaza naturally gets wall to wall news coverage. But sometimes blanket coverage over a prolonged period of time can start to lose its power, we start to get inured to it and its impact decreases. So in order to keep getting the message out there, you need a new angle - and comedian and writer Tadhg Hickey certainly has t…

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John Gibbons Is Magnified 57:08

4M ago57:08

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John Gibbons is an Irish environmental campaigner and the founder of the climatechange.ie website. He also co-founded the healthcare publishing and communications specialists MedMedia Group and is known to many radio listeners for his 150 appearances on Last Word On The Environment. John joins Matt on this week's episode to discuss his own farming …

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How to visit Robert E. Lee's Gravesite 32:01

4M ago32:01

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🎙️ In this episode of Talk With History, hosts Scott and Jenn explore the complex legacy of Confederate General Robert E. Lee through their visit to the University Chapel (formerly Lee Chapel) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. They delve into Lee's life, legacy, and the ongoing controversies surrounding his figure, highlighti…

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Sile Seoige is here, and ready to be real 1:13:43

4M ago1:13:43

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We hadn’t planned to talk about it, but the tragic situation in Gaza and the failure of well-known people in the wellness industry to speak out about it, was one of the highlights of my chat with broadcaster and podcaster Sile Seoige. It’s a subject about which Sile feels incredibly passionate right now and she explains why in this episode. But of …

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